Amazon Is My Distributor now

[@wildstarr]

What pisses me off about Wizards is what Rudy has said a couple times. When they do a Amazon dump, they could easily pass those prices on to distributors instead so LGSs can also get good deals. Wizards would still get the same profit and help out the stores. The fact they don't do this just shows Wizards don't give a damn about stores.

[@rng-gamez]

I wish but they would never do that. Not with there current business model. The only bad thing is that it’s going to take years for them to realize and by that time it might be too late to correct their course.

[@refundreplay]

I know at least one player who "wants more competitive play" and also "don't care if LGS' go under". 🤔

[@joshholmes1372]

​@refundreplay8019 to be fair, it's not really on thr customer to subsidize LGSs for the raw deal they get by wotc. Why pay 10-20% more just cuz? Only if you REALLY want to support the LGS community you frequent. If you are just a player that plays home games, it makes total sense to buy online. It is befuddling to think competitiveness will go up if LGSs go under.

[@refundreplay]

@@joshholmes1372 nah, I fully agree. I have ZERO obligation to pay more for cardboard. I was just confused that the person was saying he wants more tournament play while not caring if small stores go out of business

[@luckerooni1153]

@@refundreplay While I understand the self sentiment, as a non-MTG player who's just loosely interested in TCG stuff, my understanding is Wizards' creates competitive play in MTG through LGS and having them build out tournament areas while sacrificing their shelf space. Quite literally, the less LGS locations you guys have, the less judges, the less MTG facilities you will have for tournaments, the less TOs you will have because those guys will have other jobs instead of LGS stores totally dedicated to supporting your hobby. Long story short, that one player you know sounds like a sweaty, narrow minded dummy. He wants more tournaments but he doesn't have any empathy if the locations that create the tournaments exist or not. Extremely short sighted, which based on what fans say, is also how WOTC is lol. As a Pokemon TCG fan, I just wish people played the game... Pokemon company doesn't do enough to promote anything beyond selling the cards outside of a major championship.

[@SamJones1337]

Your attitude is exactly what it takes to actually make it in business. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@jorgenavarro3201]

Happy late birthday. Usually a business loses money 4 months in a year then 6 regulars and 2 good ones. Patience and staying focus is the name of the game. I love the transparency of your videos man.

[@allen0k0le]

I'm glad I found your channel. Your topics are interesting. Keep on keeping on.

[@LaroTayoPh]

I appreciate the genuine and truthful experience from your videos. All the best to your business and more power to your channel! 👍👍🍻

[@Kay13Jay]

That banging in the background is the Wizards sales rep locked up in the basement.

[@Kamehamehobby]

Since you ordered that much CMM you better get the hook up with wilds. Its looking like a good set and all the magictubers are liking it. Hope wilds helps you out of this hole. Best of luck to you sir. Thanks for being Candid on here. It takes a real man to admit when they made a mistake and to actually share it is on a whole other level.

[@Crocodonk]

I don't want Amazon ending up with a monopoly on TCGs. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@TheMagicShow]

First happy b-day! If you have a whiteboard, I would highly suggest you use it! It is ok to copy other channels because what they are doing *works*. Good artists borrow, etc. Now if you wanted to evolve it in some way, or showcase info differently maybe using a different surface or layout, I would try that. But being able to layout things clearly like that is part of why Rudy has been successful. Don't shy away from it!

[@snorlore]

Happy Birthday! Thank you for the dose of reality that hype channels lack.

[@4fb182]

I started watching your videos a few days ago on the Commander Masters debacle, I just wanna say I really dig the channel and videos. You're like if Bill Burr owned an LGS lol

[@Ravaille]

Enjoy your day too!! It's a learning experience for all of us. And having to meet you in this channel is a gift indeed. Knowledge, lessons learned, perseverance, and down to earth content. Wish you the best for the journey ahead

[@jenjok4025]

happy birthday bro. thanks for sharing your experiences

[@Shishkebarbarian]

first of all, Happy Birthday. I run a little collectibles shop (games, toys, statues, art, books, comics, tcgs etc) and i completely get your position and sorry to hear about your loss. I havent ever considered in focusing only on a signle thing, my whole life in the collecting hobby was always about diversification and it's been good to me. I didn't order _any_ CMM. I ordered Dominaria Remastered (luckily sold through before the 50% drop), Brother's War, LOTR. I really only stock what i like myself personally. I've had some complaints from local MTGers but i dont really care. I buy and sell what i like and follow my gut, it's treated me well so far in life. I've been grabbing Dominaria Remastered on Amazon lately as much as i could at the $110 price... that set is pure fire and I even host sealed game nights with it and old timers love it (people who are familiar with MTG but dont necessarily still play or keep up with it), I have some folks who dont ever buy any MTG and just come to certain draft nights (Brother's War was popular). I want to do a commander night even for Fallout next year - that should be fun - It worked really well for LotR and Warhammer.

[@jacko-san7570]

Happy Birthday, and a many great TCG sets to your store, sir! Want to open a store myself someday, and your videos are an incredible asset to prepare myself for that. You are an inspiration, probably the most down-to-earth guy on youtube explaining the TCG business, so please keep it up! :)

[@pokemonwonderLLC]

14:57 happy birthday to you.🎉 try not to work all night and maybe enjoy yourself a little bit. Thanks as always for sharing your views on running a business. Looking forward to our upcoming podcast. 😁

[@josephpropati5690]

Some video suggestions: show us some video of your store live with customers or players, talk about your monthly sales or deals, the what to do and not do in a trading card store, open packs, thegood the bad and the ugly about running a store, etc...

[@Matazuma]

Happy Birthday, love how down to earth you are,its difficult but thanks for everything and keep it up dude

[@LaroTayoPh]

HBD mate! 🥳🎂🍻

[@befuddledfaun]

Happy birthday! Also really enjoying seeing behind the scenes of the business more. Also hope that Wilds of Eldraine is a much more positive set for you, it already has an heir of what commander masters should have been.

[@headhunterracing]

Happy Birthday. Videos are getting better and better. keep moving forward.

[@DarthSid]

Happy Birthday! I hope you still have a nice day with your beloved.

[@ethercept]

How much play space does your store have? I'm looking to run connected Sorcery, Grand Archive, Mythrel & other independent TCG connected tournaments in the future. The only way out of this is to support Indy games and better companies. I personally plan on only supporting Indy TCGs and Table Tops.... Of course, at what point is an independent game considered mainstream? By it's player base size or it's ruthless business practices? Love your channel & Happy Birthday! Cheers!

[@Mr.Kite26]

Happy Birthday bruh! Keep in pushin 😎

[@Aurinna]

Happy birthday, keep up the great work :)

[@josephpropati5690]

By the way, I love your positive attitude. Fun to watch and learn.

[@wontonjon4821]

Happy Birthday! I'm liking your channel. Thanks for the content.

[@urbanpunk9945]

Happy Birthday

[@lucky13cards25]

Another great video. Killing it lately. Happy birthday!!

[@MrPeteSantos]

Just discovered your channel in the last week. I'll def be checking out your store soon as I'm not too far. Happy Birthday!

[@TKKCollector]

Love your content. As a Pokémon only store, the obsidian flames release is feeling similar.

[@danksports6694]

Happy birthday Rob! Thanks for all the great content!

[@aey533]

Happy birthday bro, on to the next one good luck keep the great videos coming

[@pliskin901]

Great content lately I’m loving it thanks for sharing

[@diegosoto4985]

Happy birthday, man!

[@negiy0410]

Yo Happy Bday and thanks for the insight!

[@RipAndShip]

Happy birthday! Keep on keepin on!

[@michaelbranchini9133]

Happy birthday! Entertaining video!

[@Pramix]

Happy birthday, and may al the money you invest flow back to you 🤞🏻

[@2320Xsplosiv]

Thanks for all the insight, honestly a lot of your videos are treasure troves of info on opening and operating a store. Just wondering why you don't diversify into more of a general hobby store instead of all in on the cards niche?

[@oldmanmiketheskater]

Happy birthday! Hope you have a better one next year ❤

[@Ducspeed]

Happy birthday bro! Appreciate the content!! 👊🏻😎🎉

[@LL-m-n9u]

Happy B'day!

[@jiax8646]

Happy Birthday RNG-Gamez!

[@dkm9090]

IDK who rudy is so dont worry bout a critic. Do what makes your vids better fam. New fan here from Portland OR.

[@israelrobles681]

hope things go well soon budy.

[@AndrásBiró-v9s]

Birthday subscribe. Be positive. Your attitude rocks, all the best!

[@AECollectsLLC]

real talk, happy birthday!

[@rng-gamez]

Thanks!

[@Anthony-hp2kt]

Happy birthday Rob!

[@michelhubsch8160]

Happy Birthday! I do nothing with MTG whatsoever but do vendors rip open Set Booster oder Collector Booster or a Combination? The different variaties for this TCG seems so different to others TCG.

[@Mat-tg4fk]

Depends on the plan of action that specific store takes/how much capital they have, some stores only open collector boxes others open set boxes.

[@michelhubsch8160]

So also the price set by WotC is meaningfull for the path they going on opening set or collector booster.

[@Mat-tg4fk]

@@michelhubsch8160 Absolutely! Stores are soft required to order a certain quantity of MTG product, for a set like Commander Masters that isnt selling well, stores need to recoup their costs by selling singles. The issues arise when selling the singles doesn't raise enough funds.

[@roblocke8544]

Happy birthday man!

[@caesarfamorcan5508]

Happy birthday, bro!

[@peteeldredge1158]

Happy Belated Birthday!

[@thesmurffyy]

Happy Birthday !!!

[@VesuvanVault]

I'm very small potatoes new TCG Player Direct store - CMM really screwed me. I'm out a couple of grand because of it. It's painful and I need to figure out how to get that paid-off. I'm breaking even with Wilds - other than two cards from its core, Tales is the only thing is really selling and making-up for the costs. PS - Happy Belated Birthday!

[@tristantristan8934]

have a great happy birthday

[@dolphinsmadden]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎉

[@8bitgoonies]

My LGS here in Australia just got $100 Dominaria Remastered Draft boxes straight from distribution!

[@thriftypsgr]

I am usually a two booster pack a week guy. My LGS has so many people just like me. Several of us even bought CMM boosters just to help them get rid of them lol

[@angelrojas5908]

Happy Birthday, “Learning Curve”

[@disconsolator]

HBD! You're the best

[@StevenTheWolf007Pritchard]

Happy birthday bro

[@goodtaste2185]

I was watching your video and thought someone was banging on my walls! I almost caused a problem lol

[@Ornitier23]

happy birthday!

[@blacksquadmtg8584]

HAppy Birthday mobody cares about mimicing just use the whiteboard if u need it

[@GiggityGiggity_Jawn]

Glad i do this as a side business. Sheesh GL!

[@edubrux5089]

Happy birthday dude🎉🎉🎉🎉 love your vids

[@djcreaky6384]

what if before you place in orders for new sets you get kinda a input from buyers and players at the shop on how many are gonna play/buy the new sets coming out? just throwing random idea out, if you're local enough and see a lot of faces im sure they'll tell if they gonna buy the new set or not.

[@allen0k0le]

He did state for a fact that stores preordering from distributors have to be made in advanced, months before spoiler season. If he waits until spoiler season and prepricing to come to market, he may not get the opportunity to buy from distributors anymore.

[@patmacrotch5611]

They (I think) aren’t “dumping” Commander Masters until like Black Friday or a similar sale time.

[@tibaltsapprentice]

Happy Birthday!

[@Kamehamehobby]

CMM really shows how good double masters 2022 was.

[@rng-gamez]

I know right!

[@rudyesco]

Happy birthday 🎊🎉

[@culturegeekgaming2390]

price is of course a thing people look for buying for ourselves, or for business, but other things count to, quality content, quantity available, convenience (nearest game shop, or better knowledge, choice available,instead of a mall), trusted seller. Otherwise, collector booster wouldn't exist and still sell, if the biggest parameter that matter is the price I'm sure people would like more deep content on business on a board or other visual content. write on a paperboard instead of a whiteboard, and it's not copy, lol it's not the tool you use that matters, but more what you talk about, even if there is already professionnal talking about card games business, there is room for everyone :) I already like to listen to your videos and point of view on this business :)

[@bryantorres9589]

❤❤❤

[@jeremiahchamberlain4179]

Sometimes you pay a little more to support your lgs becauae its the place you can sit down and play, your home away from home. Now this situation is a mess. I still bought some from my lgs.

[@davidk8830]

Happy birthday haha, my birthday as well

[@psychozen7169]

Until wortc makes all distributors sell at same price to all game stores this will continue. The fact that some larger lgs or folks who could take larger amounts get cheaper per box. Maybe even bring back wotc direct to lgs

[@kennyadvocat]

What year did you open your store? I was just curious. =)

[@rng-gamez]

2021

[@kennyadvocat]

@@rng-gamez wow. Wild time to start. 😮😮😮 Glad you made it through the cardboard crash. 🙏

[@cjx6462]

Finally someone said this.

[@refundreplay]

Great Value Rudy!

[@Rancoroth419]

At release, Amazon Dump at 50 bucks below distro makes the product unsellable at the Store level. The only way this changes, is to abandon Distro until they price at or below Amazon. Distro still has the ability considering how much they spend to buy product, to affect change, but only IF they are forced to confront the reality, that the dumps are a direct competitor and threat to their businesses and need to use their buying power to force the source companies to adjust their practices to keep them competitive. That only happens if stores stop ordering from distro and force them to force the source companies to stop undercutting them.

[@WhenPokemon]

Happy birthday :)🎉🎉🎉

[@TheRealAudioDidact]

I don't think the post office makes (much if any) money through their operations. I'd say its Hasbro and Amazon that are profiting now.

[@matthewneal800]

At 110-120 I would buy a TON. At 140, I might pull the trigger if I'm feeling lucky.

[@WilkersonWhittle]

Sounds like your upstairs neighbors are getting their floors redone.

[@the_gravy_jones]

I imagine the person walking in off the street used to be seen as the customer. Now they've shifted that to the lgs. You're the last one holding the bag and trying desperately to move inventory so you can buy into the next release. Meanwhile wotc, pokemon, etc and their distributers take the lions share with almost zero risk. That really sucks.

[@pokemontvunlimited7246]

Happy birthday 🎂 😎

[@DeckDividends]

happy birrhday dude,

[@RockerfellerRothchild1776]

Happy bday. Next time serve strawberry shortcake. Thats my jam ! Oh and continue blaming lil Rob.

[@NJ_TCG_Show]

Proof of purchase!

[@lootcardshop1169]

Great video.

[@Mediocre_Gamer-]

I'll never forget the one and only time I went to legendary creatures and the Crackead asked me if I like waifus like it was a low key drug deal

[@steelcitycollector]

Did “store your product” finally catch up or still waiting?

[@rng-gamez]

Still nada lol

[@jesse420SOCAL]

With this economy/inflation and lack of trust in weight packs or resealed boxes as avg player. 1) look for cheapest prices and 2) its hard to purchase bc i dont trust small bussiess bc people get desperate. So i just go to target, walmart or best buy to buy packs or products. Same issue with graphic cards scalpers and if want legit box your gonna pay way over premium and at avg budget person not worth it. Happy Birthday hope things work out maybe try that liqudation on side again. Owning game store sounds like gacha game or gambling , never know how a set is gonna do or if your local community will be good.

[@LavaDude]

11:50 lmaooo I sell Amazon FBM / a little FBA and holy shit this is relatable 😂

[@SketchingHands]

The era of stores being solely MTG focused is over. Other tcgs work with stores not against. All the YUGI solo stores are thriving.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Im pretty sure I'M the only one who loses my train of thought more.

[@slx]

So basically wotc is your distributor, amazon not buying that inventory, they just wotc's supply chain

[@rng-gamez]

Right that’s kinda my thoughts, distribution gets it worse than us a lot of the time

[@slx]

​@@rng-gamez distributors have other products they get wholesale. They are better diversified than a hobby shop. I spoke to my local lgs, and the conversation has gone downward, each set is a gamble with almost no reward. The owner was like great LOTR worked out but i would be up if it wasn't for aftermath and with commander masters i'm down again. My LGS is going to become like Rudy and they are looking to skip sets. Why would you risk carrying a product of reprints if the people that buy it are sharks? Standard sets have only a shelf life of 1 month. It be safer to buy only the universe beyond sets since those are new customers and they don't care about constant turnover of sets and wotc charges based on off the secondary market. They are here for their IP. "40K stills sells out, look at my wall of commander standard sets going back 6 months" - my lgs owner.

[@RPT111]

lol, can you put a warning in the title about the banging. I was about to ask my naghbor what their problem was. I get along with them. But, I was like wth?

[@dhmagicman]

Dare I ask if the LOTR Magic from earlier this year made you money?

[@Matterahfact]

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